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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to cancel a Biden-era solar grant program will hinder efforts to lower energy bills for middle to low-income households, according to several environmental groups.On Thursday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency was terminating Solar for All, a $7 billion grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects.

Lowering energy bills for low-income households will be more difficult with EPA cut, groups say

Ward was arrested in June and charged with felony assaultFox News Flash top sports headlines for August 8Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is behind bars again after he reportedly violated a condition of his $30,000 bond, which stems from his felony assault arrest in June.

Texans' Jimmie Ward behind bars for second time in months due to bail violation

Edward Randolph, 49, is facing one count of first-degree murder and one count of abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of 46-year-old Hope ParrottNEED TO KNOWEdward Randolph, 49, is facing one count of first-degree murder and one count of abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of 46-year-old Hope Parrott

Police Responded to a Refrigerator in Flames on the Roadside — and Made a Sad Discovery that Solved a Weeks-Long Mystery

Gold prices fell from a record high Friday after the White House said it will clarify "misinformation" about the precious metal facing tariffs."The White House intends to issue an executive order in the near future clarifying misinformation about the tariffing of gold bars and other specialty products," a White House official told CNBC.

Gold futures trade off highs as White House to issue clarification on bullion tariffs

Not all obsession looks dramatic or obvious. It can start quietly, with admiration that feels flattering or attention that feels harmless. But over time, it grows into something that feels heavier than it should. You may feel smothered, drained, or confused, even if the other person seems kind or harmless on the surface.

15 Subtle Signs Someone Has an Unhealthy Obsession With You

"Freakier Friday" is in theaters now!The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film arrived Friday, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively.Chad Michael Murray returns in the sequel as Jake, Anna's boyfriend from the first film, Ryan Malgarinireturns as Anna's brother Harry, and Mark Harmon returns as Tess' husband Ryan.

'Freakier Friday' hits theaters: Watch a special clip

Kristi Noem is firing back at "South Park."The Comedy Central show mocked Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in its latest episode, "Got A Nut," which aired on Aug. 6. And she didn't find their portrayal very funny.

Kristi Noem slams 'South Park' for 'petty' and 'lazy' spoof of her: 'Only the liberals'

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are still rare but "this is certainly not normal," an expert in water diseases at the University of Florida said.Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.

‘Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

Clark has been limited to 13 games this season due to three separate soft tissue injuriesIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been limited to 13 games this season due to three separate soft tissue injuries to her left quad, left groin and right groin. During a recent appearance on Sue Bird's podcast, "Bird's Eye View," Clark discussed her injuries and explained what she's found to be the "most challenging" part of her frustrating season.

Fever's Caitlin Clark explains 'most challenging' aspect of injury-filled season

A new warning has been issued in August with scam emails expected to boom during the summer months.Anyone with a Yahoo, Gmail or Outlook account needs to be on high alert this month. It appears that August is a prime time to get scammed and ignoring 5 useful tips could leave some seriously out of pocket.

Everyone with a Gmail or Yahoo account must follow 5 new rules this month

Vice President JD Vance’s recent reported request raised some eyebrows.The Guardian first revealed on Wednesday that Vance’s team had asked to raise the water level of a lake in Ohio for his family’s boating trip. The request, made by U.S. Secret Service, asked to “support safe navigation" of Vance’s security detail on the Little Miami River, according to the outlet, which reviewed a statement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

‘F------ entiled’: Trump VP JD Vance torched for bizarre birthday request

Social Security bosses have scrapped a plan to require millions of benefit recipients to use a personal identification number (PIN).Just weeks ago, the agency told seniors they would need to visit a field office or log in online to get a PIN before August 18 .

Social Security announces major U-turn on new policy

A homeowner has been urged to "call the police" after her neighbor went crazy over a sign she put up on her own property.The homeowner and original poster (OP), user magoun300, shared her story on Reddit, explaining that she had bought her house just eight months ago.

Man Goes Ballistic After Seeing Sign Neighbor Puts Up: 'Call the Police'

Dean Dunphy, 33, was diagnosed after experiencing stroke-like symptoms and muscle twitchingA widow whose husband succumbed to cancer a mere three days after their wedding has shared her belief that he "held on" to tie the knot with her before "going up to the angels".

'I listened to my husband's heart until it stopped beating three days after our wedding'

The Democratic strategist said voters are going to reject the president in a big way in the upcoming elections.Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday warned Republicans that they’re going to pay a heavy price at the ballot box this year and next because of President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.

'Very, Very, Very Confident': James Carville's Bold Prediction Is A Warning For Trump

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security decried a lawsuit, in which The Stanford Daily, the student paper of Stanford University, alleges that its writers are afraid to cover Israel and the Palestinians and self-censor themselves, because they fear the federal government will deport them.Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the department, told JNS that the lawsuit is “baseless” and “political.”

Stanford student paper sues Trump admin, says writers fear deportation for covering Israel, Palestinians

He didn’t want to be flying high.A United Airlines pilot refused to fly from San Francisco to Cancun, Mexico on Tuesday after a passenger smoked pot on the plane, resulting in a nearly four-hour delay.In a viral Reddit post, a passenger who was aboard flight UA1679 recalled how the ill-fated trip was initially “delayed due to technical issues” then again after “someone smoked weed in the front bathrooms.”

United pilot refuses to fly after passenger smokes pot on plane: ‘Not willing to risk it’

A concerned parent has taken to Reddit to solve a puzzling mystery: what are the two small pieces of metal that keep appearing in their son's bathroom?In a now-viral post, user u/TrueReligion300 shared a photo showing the odd items on a black workout mat, captioning it with a note that they seem to find one or two of these metal bits every time they enter the room.

Parent Asks Internet What Metal Pieces Are in Son's Bathroom, Answer Shocks

TOWN OF CHENANGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two men are dead after stabbing each other last night in Castle Creek.New York State Police list the dead as 50 year-old Harry Swan of Castle Creek and 48 year-old Jeffrey Ryan of Binghamton. Police say Ryan drove to Swan’s home at 1086 Castle Creek Road last night and the two men had a fight outside the house.

Double fatal stabbing in town of Chenango

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The Trump administration is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long, less than two months after the former Missouri Congressman took over at the agency. It's the latest in a string of IRS management shakeups.A White House spokesman confirmed Long's ouster, which was first reported by the New York Times.

IRS Commissioner Billy Long replaced after less than two months

Michael Paul Brown, who is accused of fatally shooting four people at a bar in Anaconda on August 1, has been taken into custody, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday. Brown has been on the run since the shooting – sparking a multiagency manhunt – for a full week.

Man accused of killing 4 people at Montana bar is in custody

Burglars wiped out a California store's entire Labubu monster doll collection during a heist this week, making off with thousands of dollars' worth of the viral toy.According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the heist occurred at a store in La Puente, a city about 20 miles east of downtown LA and about 18 miles north of Anaheim.

Labubu heist: Watch how thieves wiped out store's entire doll collection

Kelly Clarkson’s talk show is said to be moving forward after the shocking death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” which premiered in 2019, is still scheduled to return for its seventh season this fall, according to TMZ.

Fate of Kelly Clarkson’s talk show revealed after death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, died Thursday in Illinois, his family announced. He was 97.Lovell also flew on three other missions: Gemini 7, Gemini 12 and Apollo 8 in the 1960s, and was the first astronaut to go into space that many times.

Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dies at 97

Kristi Noem says Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are 'being obstructionist' on criminal illegal immigrantsNoem calls out Illinois leaders for their handling of criminal illegal immigrantsHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem slams Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during visit to Illinois on Aug. 8, 2025.

Noem, in Illinois, calls out Gov. Pritzker, Chicago's mayor over their handling of criminal illegal immigrants

The company will eventually start building its own battery packs in the US with LG but until then, they'll stick with Chinese packsThe next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will initially use an LFP battery from China.GM expects to start producing the new Bolt later this year, with deliveries in 2026.

GM’s Cheapest American EV Starts With A Chinese Shortcut

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’ll be meeting “very shortly” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.He told reporters at the White House he’d share more details on his administration’s efforts to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine “a little bit later.”

Trump says he’ll soon meet with Putin

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

This basket’s small footprint will use minimal floor spaceDecluttering is an ongoing task for most households but there is one item you can use again and again for the task, especially if you find your focus drifts away mid-chore.The humble basket, such as the large cotton rope blanket with handles from Walmart will be a streamlining savior as you can put all the leftover items in there temporarily if you have to stop your session, without leaving a big mess behind.